WELCOME TO THE 2nd ANNUAL BLACKSTONE VALLEY YOUTH DERBY

Sponsored By; Fin and Feather Sports in Upton and the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce

Derby starts officially at 9 am and ends promptly at 1 pm

Last time of fish check in will be 1:10 pm

Participants ages 3 yrs – 14 yrs

Awards - 2 Divisions:  3 – 8 year olds  and  9 – 14 year olds

Awards to be given: 1st place through 3rd places Trout, in the 2 Divisions.

And 4th – 8th place for combined Divisions. Other prizes may vary.

The Award ceremony will begin approx 1:30 PM at the pavilion.

Fish Scoring

All Trout will be scored by time, length and weight and time noted will break any tie.

Please practice “Catch and release”  (ALL FISH must be released if possible after check in)

Shore fishing only – 1 line per child.

No adults allowed to Fish during the derby, they may assist there child if needed.

2 Trout limit – each youth may check in 2 trout.

After checking in there 2 trout they will be asked to leave the water front area, to allow others to fish.

Bait allowed:

Live bait, worms, meal worms, shiners. Spinners, spoons, marsh mallows, trout bait and salmon eggs.

All Massachusetts Fishing Laws apply!

Rod & Reel method of fishing only.  *Must bring your own equipment. “No rocket rods”

“Derby officials will have last say.”

BAIT Worms will be available, - a small amount will be given out to each child - While supplies last!

Trash - Carry In - Carry Out!  PLEASE HELP KEEP THE PARK CLEAN.

 

The  “COOK OUT”  Starts at 12 Noon!

All food for today’s cookout was donated by GORETTI’s MARKET of Millbury

Each participant will receive a lunch ticket for food and a drink with there tackle bag upon check in.

Additional Lunch tickets will be available for other family members for a $3 donation

Includes: a Hotdog or Hamburger a bagged snack and a drink.

Coffee, Hot chocolate and pastries will be available for a small donation in the morning.

T-Shirts  Pre- registration before April 25th will receive a Free T-Shirt! If by chance there are extra’s available they will be handed out first come first serve upon check in.

Additional shirts may be available for a donation of $8  (sizes may vary)

Donations are Welcome! Please see some one at the registration booth.

Please patronize the sponsors and supporters of this wonderful event!

Let the fun begin and enjoy the day!  

 

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